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September 28, 2025Indian Journal of Psychological MedicineOpen Access

Clinical, Cognitive, and Motivational Correlates of Short-term Outcomes in Alcohol Dependence: A Prospective Observational Study

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SNSushmitha T. NachiyarBBBalaji BharadwajSBSharmi Bascarane

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Overview

Prospective observational study finds 30% relapse at 1 month in alcohol dependence patients, suggesting cognition and motivation play crucial roles.

Key Points

  • About 30% of patients with alcohol dependence relapse within 1 month, highlighting the need for effective intervention strategies.
  • The average severity of alcohol dependence was indicated by SADQ scores of 25.13, suggesting moderate dependence levels in participants.
  • Earlier age at onset of dependence was linked to higher relapse rates at 1 month, indicating a need for early intervention.
  • Married patients and those with higher cognitive scores had better chances of remaining abstinent at 3 months, suggesting protective factors.

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Nachiyar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d8f313d88e2624dc4c5710https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176251376994
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